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Shawnee Audubon Society holds meetings six times a year. We also offer field trips several times a year.
Our summer meetings are held at War Bluff Valley Sanctuary, Golconda, IL. Follow Rte 146 north out of Golconda for 3.5 miles to Bushwhack Road (look for brown & white Wildlife View Area sign); turn left; follow Bushwhack for 2.3 miles to Sanctuary entrance on right; follow driveway past caretaker's house all the way back to Kestrel Hall located in the metal pole barn.Winter meetings are held in Carbondale at the Carbondale Township Hall, 217 E. Main Street.
Summer meetings are held at War Bluff Valley Sanctuary, Golconda, IL
The general public is welcome and encouraged to participate. For more information please contact Shawnee Audubon.
June 21
Shawnee Audubon Annual Meeting
and Summer Solstice Party!Elections, potluck, stargazing, listen for night sounds.....
Potluck: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting: 7 p.m.
Party: 7:30 till ?Please bring your own beverages, a dish to share, some good stories, and musical intrument if you have one.
Directions to War Bluff Valley Sanctuary: Follow Rte 146 north out of Golconda for 3.5 miles to Bushwhack Road (look for brown Wildlife Viewing Area sign); turn left; follow Bushwhack for 2.2 miles to Sanctuary entrance on right.
August 23, 2008
Insect Awareness & Appreciation Day
War Bluff Valley Sanctuary--Mark you calendar--details to come
May 4 - Cave Valley
Meet in Pomona at 8 a.m.
Anyone wanting to carpool from the east side of southern Illinois, call me at 618-564-2079. Warblers will be this days' focus and practice for the spring bird count. Field trip ends around noon.
May 10 - Spring Bird Count
Shawnee Audubon counts Pope County
Hardcore participants do all day, but those wanting to do just a few hours are welcome to participate too.
Call for assigned area and maps at 618-564-2079. Inexperienced birders will be paired with more experienced .War Bluff Valley Sanctuary Stewardship Day
April 12, 2008
Stewarship Day at War Bluff Valley Sanctuary is the 2nd Saturday of each month. Stewardship Day is a great way to see the Sanctuary, meet new friends, get some exercise, and enjoy the great outdoors. Meet at the Sanctuary around 10 a.m. Bring work gloves and a sack lunch -- water, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are provided. For information about the upcoming Stewardship Day, contact War Bluff Valley Sanctuary at 618-683-2222.
Directions to War Bluff Valley Sanctuary: Follow Rte 146 north out of Golconda for 3.5 miles to Bushwhack Road (look for brown Wildlife Viewing Area sign); turn left; follow Bushwhack for 2.2 miles to Sanctuary entrance on right; follow driveway past caretaker's house all the way back to Kestrel Hall located in the metal pole barn.
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